Dark Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate

Rich dark chocolate and orange extract give a classic childhood favorite – hot cocoa – an upscale, adult update. With only five ingredients, and one pot, this easy winter time favorite is a cinch to make, and worth every sip of indulgence.

Ingredients:

4 cups milk (any kind but skim)

1 cup dark chocolate chunks

2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder

½ cup sugar

2 tsp. orange extract

Directions:

Add milk and cocoa powder to the bottom of a medium pot. Turn the heat on a medium-low and heat until simmering.

Turn the heat down to low, and add chocolate chunks and sugar. Whisk until sugar has dissolved and chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes. Add orange extract.